Training/Faster Rides

If you are new to riding in a group we suggest that, no matter your fitness levels, that you start riding with the “C” or “D” groups. “A” and “B” groups are for experienced riders only.

As these are training rides it is unlikely that any ride, other than the “D” group on Saturday, will wait for stragglers.

Saturday – Road: All year round

This group meet at Summerhill lay-by, Kingswinford. Route 32 miles approximately 2 hours. Route here. There are currently 4 rides to suit different abilities

08:10 “B” ride at approx 19-20mph,

08:15 “C” ride at approx 17-18mph,

08:20 “D” ride at approx 15-16mph, (as numbers fluctuate on this ride it is recommended that you arrive by 8:15 as riders may choose to depart with the “C” ride)

08:30 “A” ride approx 20mph.

Summer training rides:

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Meet at Summerhill lay by, Kingswinford. 6.30pm (except the first Tuesday of each month because the club time trial runs instead). 1.5 hours local roads towards Pattingham. Average speed approx 21mph and is higher during the intense part of the ride.

Tuesdays are Through & Off, Thursdays “Nightwash”

Winter training rides: Currently suspended.

These are “co-operative training rides” starting at 6:30pm. Approximately 1 and a half hours. Speed is a brisk training pace and not a race. Disruptive riding will not be appreciated! Whilst we try and accommodate as wide a range of abilities as is reasonable, we don’t wait for riders who are really out of their depth.